Gail Irvine - Director
Gail Irvine BA in Social Work, Dip Management Studies, Subject Learning Coach, life coach, accredited trainer for Susan Jeffers ‘Feel the Fear and do it anyway’.
With over 12 years’ experience working in managerial roles within the Health and Social Care and education sectors, Gail used her knowledge and skills to develop Dynamic Training UK Ltd, a training and consultancy company specialising in Learning and Development for the Health, Social Care and Public Sectors.
As a highly experienced Social Worker and Maager dedicated to training and development and the continuous professional development of self and others, Dynamic Training UK enables Gail to pursue her goal of supporting the development of a highly skilled health and social care workforce. Gail’s enthusiasm and drive has led to many business partnerships with various organisations including the National Skills Academy for Social Care, the National Apprenticeship Service for London, West Berks PCT and the Learning Skills Improvement Service as well as many SME’s.
Gail strongly believes in the development of coaching cultures and the use of coaching techniques for supporting personal and business development. A keen advocate for promoting health and wellbeing strategies for individuals and organisations, Dynamic Training UK has created various programmes to support wellbeing and increase productivity and efficiency in the workplace.
A keen dress designer and silk painter and also a mother of 2 children, Gail keeps her self very busy both personally and professionally!
Claire Gardner - Director
Claire Gardner: BA primary care, Dip HE in Health studies and Dip HE in child health. Dip HE Management level 5, Continuous professional development in effective management of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, nurse prescriber, person centred facilitator, skilled for health facilitator, teaching and assessing in clinical practice, preparation for teaching in the life long learning sector level 4, registered learning disability, paediatric nurse and health visitor.
With over 14years’ experience of working in managerial roles within the Health sector and education sectors, Claire used her knowledge and skills to develop Dynamic Training UK Ltd, a training and consultancy company specialising in learning and development for the health, social care and public and private sectors.
An experienced nurse and manager dedicated to training and development. Dynamic Training UK has enabled Claire to focus on developing strong partnerships across various sectors to ensure effective employer engagement and meet the training and development needs of employee’s. Claire’s ability to design and create bespoke accredited training packages meeting the specific needs of the workforce has enabled organisations to develop staff in line with national, local and service requirements. Claire has also had the opportunity to provide strong leadership and management in driving key projects forward for Government bodies and NHS trusts.
Within Dynamic Training UK Ltd Claire has been able to create a culture of support and well being, recognising individual’s strengths, providing progression opportunities and creating an effective and efficient team thus increasing productivity.
Outside of Dynamic Training Claire is becoming a keen cyclist and enjoys reading thriller books for relaxation and going for leisurely walks in the country with her family.
Caron Keys
Caron Keys has been an independent consultant since mid-2009 following 18 years in Education at Thames Valley University. When Caron took redundancy she was Director of Further Education in The Faculty of Health and Human Sciences.
Caron has worked with Gail and Claire both at TVU and since they formed Dynamic Training UK. Caron and Gail both visited Bangladesh on the health and social care project and Caron undertook some work in Poland with The British Council to advise on Post Registration Nurse Education.
Caron says: ‘’I built up an enormous amount of knowledge of the FE Sector during my employment with TVU, and gained an insight into learning and development within NHS Trusts across South Central and London. I also developed local labour market intelligence which enabled me to successfully tender for projects across both geographical areas over a number of years. I was also successful in gaining Centre of Vocational Excellence (CoVE), status with the team at TVU.
My passion as far as education is concerned is developing Bands 1 – 4 in the NHS and spreading the word regarding Apprenticeships in Health and Health and Social Care.
I have built on this experience as an independent consultant and in 2010 worked with a colleague on two projects with NHS South Central.
Also in 2010 / 11, I was one of the authors working for Pearson on the new Apprentice Activity Text for Health and Social Care level 2 which has recently been published.
I worked with ABC as co – author for QCF units and this is the third year I have been a Centre Risk Assessor for Edexcel. I am a qualified External Verifier.
I maintain my current competence as an assessor and internal verifier with Dynamic, I am also teaching across many different areas and levels.’’ Caron maintains her Nurse Registration and has training and development and management qualifications.
Toni Goodliff - Learning and Development Co-ordinator
Originally from an Aerospace background Toni's career changed direction when she became involved with local authority adult education and special needs services, and more recently NHS Primary Care Trusts. This career move has been reinforced with Qualification Certificates in various roles of public assistance, including the Support Advisor and Health and Wellbeing functions.
In addition to Business Administration and HSE management qualifications, Toni brings a wealth of experience within the NVQ framework, holding eight herself.
Toni is driven in the pursuit of guiding people through their educational goals towards a brighter future.
In Toni’s free time she enjoys running and socialising.
Ray Overton - Internal Verifier
Professional Training:
- State Enrolled Nurse – Trained At Orpington Hospital 1980
- Registered General Nurse – Trained at Wexham Park Hospital 1985
- Registered Mental Nurse – Trained at Fairmile Hospital Wallingford 1987
- BSc(Hons) in Health Services Management at Royal College of Nursing Institute 1996
- PGCEA at the University of Surrey 1998
Over my years in Nursing (18) I have worked in many settings, from hospital (General & Mental Health) to community (General). Over this time I took on more managerial responsibility ending my clinical career at a Charge Nurse grade. After leaving the clinical area I moved into education and specifically NVQs and HealthCare Assistants. I have worked in this area for 12 years and have covered all NVQ roles from Candidate to External Verifier.
I feel strongly about vocational training and its method of developing people. I believe that not everyone is suited to academia and that vocational training offers an alternative route for individual development within the persons chosen career. I believe that quality is at the core of any training and I work hard to ensure that my assessing and verifying maintains and supports the highest quality standards.
As a person I like a wide range of books and am passionate about classical music.
Karen Anstiss - Assessor
I am a Registered General Nurse and have completed a Diploma in Management Studies and Post Graduate Diploma in Operational Management.
I worked in a variety of clinical and managerial roles within the Acute sector before moving into Training and Development.
These include:
- Ward Sister and Unit Manager in Surgery, Day Care & Endoscopy unit
- Resource Management Project Nurse with the responsibility for implementing ITC systems at ward level
- Hospital Site Manager (out of hours)
- Senior Nurse, Practice Development
- Practice Learning Facilitator
As a Practice Learning Facilitator I was responsible for the support of Student Nurses and their Mentors in the clinical area including in-house teaching programmes, working with Universities and the Strategic Health Authority in curriculum development and recruitment and ensuring the appropriate quality monitoring processes were in place and maintained.
When not working I enjoy watching Rugby (England, Wasps, Husband and Son!), walking with my Labrador, Conrad, and performing in and directing musicals with my friends at Gloc Musical Theatre.
Amandeep Kaur Multani - Marketing Administrator
After graduating from Thames Valley University with a degree in Business Studies I completed a 6 week internship with Dynamic Training UK Ltd. The Directors were impressed with my work and offered me a position as company administrator. I am so happy in being part of DTUK at such an exciting time for the company when it is experiencing growth in the current tough economic climate. I want to be part of DTUK and grow my career alongside it.
My interests include playing and watching tennis & cricket, going out with my family and friends & playing classical Indian instruments
http://uk.linkedin.com/in/amandeepmultani
Sue Chaplin - Office Administrator
I am an extensively trained and experienced senior secretary/personal assistant with a wide knowledge of different office equipment and computer software. I have an ability to relate to and work with people at all levels and am able to work as part of a team or on my own.
I have an effective control on workload when unsupervised with the ability to work under pressure and with constantly changing priorities. I also have a track record of accuracy and numeracy and a personable manner.